Here is a growing list of ways you could use VoiceThread in your classroom.

• Make a class book.

The student creates a visual for 1 page, but the students can comment on their classmates' pages. Here is a sample:

• Describe and summarize a classroom activity.

This could be very helpful for giving parents a glimpse into their child's day. Here is a sample:

• Use VoiceThread to track main features from class read alouds: characters, setting, problem, solution. Use the students' comments to elaborate on the features. Here is a link to give you an idea along these lines: http://voicethread.com/about/library/1st_grade__Reading_Analysis_from_Leanne_Windsor/

• Use VoiceThread to compare different books by the same author or to compare different books in the same genre.

• Idea from Annalise: Create a slideshow of a class field trip. Invite 4 or 5 students to comment on each photo.

• Idea from Cheryl: Create a pattern book.

• This webpage visually shows a number of ways to use VoiceThreads which can be used for all grade levels.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/47596955/24-Interesting-Ways-to-Use-Voice-Thread-in-the-Classroom

• Here is a word document with ideas and management tips for using VoiceThread with upper-grade students or with middle school students.

http://www.midwayisd.org/99610111513224627/lib/99610111513224627/Handout_Voicethread_Tips4Teachers%5B1%5D.doc